Yearly Archive: 2022

Lockheed Wins $319M Order for JASSM-ER Missiles

Lockheed Wins $319M Order for JASSM-ER Missiles

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, Florida, has been awarded a $318,933,722 firm-fixed-price contract modification (P00014) to previously awarded contract FA8682-21-C-0001 for the exercise of an option to add 308 Lot 20 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile – Extended Range missiles…
Lack of Unified Command Hampers Russian Operations in Ukraine

Lack of Unified Command Hampers Russian Operations in Ukraine

WASHINGTON — The US has been unable to determine if Russia has designated a military commander responsible for leading the country’s war in Ukraine, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter — something that current and former defense officials say is likely a key contributor to the a…
Boeing Statement on China Eastern Airlines Crash

Boeing Statement on China Eastern Airlines Crash

CHICAGO — Boeing today released the following statement:

“Our thoughts are with the passengers and crew of China Eastern Airlines Flight MU 5735. We are working with our airline customer and are ready to support them.

Europe’s Defense Industry Welcomes EU’s Strategic Compass

Europe’s Defense Industry Welcomes EU’s Strategic Compass

BRUSSELS — Today, the Council of the European Union formally approved the document “A Strategic Compass for Security and Defence: For a European Union that protects its citizens, values and interests and contributes to international peace and security”.

The Strategic Compass sets out a plan to…

US Redeploys F-16 Fighters from Italy to Croatia

US Redeploys F-16 Fighters from Italy to Croatia

RAMSTEIN, Germany — The U.S. 31st Fighter Wing from Aviano Air Base, Italy, recently deployed two F-16s to Croatia’s 91st Air Base at Pleso, March 16.

Directing our strategic capabilities from any number of forward locations builds a resilient force, ready to pivot and counter aggression anywhe…

Norway to Increase Short Term Defence Spending in 2022

Norway to Increase Short Term Defence Spending in 2022

“Pending parliamentary approval, the Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 3 billion to increase the activity and preparedness of the Norwegian Armed Forces in 2022. The proposed spending will for the most part be dedicated to strengthen our preparedness in the North,” says the Norwegian Minister o…
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